John Vernon , January 3rd, 1942
On Saturday, January 3, 1942, Engine 62 responded to a grass fire located on the Biddle Farm.
While assisting in firefighting operations, Hoseman John Vernon of Engine 62 collapsed and died.
Career History
Appointed Hoseman Pipeline 1 April 1, 1919
Transferred Hoseman Pipeline 3 September 1, 1919
Transferred Hoseman Engine 17 January 26, 1927
Transferred Hoseman Engine 56 March 16, 1928
Transferred Hoseman Engine 50 November 1, 1934
Transferred Hoseman Engine 61 October 1, 1938
Transferred Hoseman Engine 62 October 15, 1938